AVON — Drivers attempting to enter Interstate 90 westbound from Chester Road and state Route 83 often encounter long lines of stopped vehicles. City officials hope a turn lane will help. City Council recently approved seeking bids for a right-turn lane on the southbound side of state Route 83 for access to I-90 west. Entrance Read More…

AVON — Travelers staying in motels within city limits soon may see a larger tax on their bills. The city’s 3 percent excise tax, or bed tax, in existence since 1999, generates revenue for Avon’s general fund. According to Finance Director Bill Logan, the city collected $64,901 in 2013, and in 2014 they have collected Read More…

AVON — Festive celebrations will continue near one man’s backyard, whether he likes it or not. City Council approved an ordinance Monday night allowing The Clifton, 36840 Detroit Road, to officially operate as a banquet facility despite the protests of residential neighbor John Bertrand. Bertrand, who lives behind the facility on Candlewood Drive, has called Read More…

AVON — A 51-year-old city man was found dead in an apparent drowning in a retention pond at 3540 Long Road by Willoway Nurseries about 2 a.m. Sunday. George Tesmer Jr., of the 36000 block of Mills Road, was found about 20 feet from shore by members of the Lorain County Dive Team, said fire Capt. Read More…

AVON LAKE – The jersey has been delivered and the deal has been sealed. Avon Mayor Bryan Jensen hand-delivered an Avon Eagles football jersey to Avon Lake Mayor Greg Zilka Friday afternoon just to ensure that Zilka has one come Monday. Jensen challenged Zilka to a friendly bet Aug. 16 with the terms that the Read More…

AVON — Seeds of hope have blossomed into flowers of inspiration. More than 250,000 sunflower seeds were planted along Interstate 90 in June to raise awareness of a form of children’s brain cancer and to remember a local girl who lost the battle to the disease in 2007. Maria McNamara, of Avon Lake, was just Read More…

AVON LAKE — There was no denying the secret to Avon’s success Friday night. The only debate after the Eagles’ 44-7 rout of rival Avon Lake centered on who was responsible. Junior quarterback Jake Sopko threw three first-half passes to senior receiver Zack Torbert that went for 133 yards and three touchdowns, and the Eagles Read More…

AVON – City utility department crews are working on fixing a 12-inch water main break on Colorado Avenue. Crews are excavating the area to see what the problem is and if the water main can be repaired with a clamp versus cutting, according to Anthony Lorenzo, superintendent of utilities. He said the repair could take Read More…